Car Junky Automotive News Articles

Ensuring That Children Are Safe In The Car

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:30:04 PST

Car Seat Safety...It's important to make sure your children are safe in the car. Children's car seats are easier to install correctly when you use the LATCH System.

Are anti-bacterial soaps any better at preventing infections than plain soaps?

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:28:00 PST

University of Michigan researchers reviewed numerous studies conducted between 1980 and 2006 and concluded that antibacterial soaps that contain triclosan as the main active ingredient are no better at preventing infections than plain soaps.

New Safety Collaboration To Help Save Children's Lives

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:48:00 PST

A new collaboration may help save children's lives and reduce their risk of being injured in and around an automobile.

Seat Belt Attachment Helps Save Lives

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:44:00 PST

Seat Belt Attachment Gives Crucial Information in Critical Situations. One of the scariest moments in a person's life can very well be the moments before impact of a vehicle accident. The moments become scarier when the other person in the rig is a child. Rescue Facts LLC has put together a product that although it won't prevent an accident from happening, it may ease your mind when an accident occurs.

No! We're Not There Yet!" Surviving the Family Road Trip

Thu, 25 May 2006 19:34:00 PST

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, travel is increasing every year and it is predicted that even more people will be on the road this year. Traveling with the family can be a great way to spend quality time together but it can also be stressful. Increase your chances of a fun, stress-free and safe vacation by following these simple tips.

Don't Let Travel Hassles Ruin Your Holiday Spirit

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 20:50:00 PST

The presents are wrapped and bundled with care in anticipation that the whole family soon will be there. But traveling isn't always as easy as you expect, from trip-planning to luggage-lugging and long flights -but don't fret! To lessen the hassle of holiday trip-planning and to prepare yourself for any surprises along the way, American Express Travel specialists offer these tips for stress-free travel.

Travelers Safety Advice

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 20:35:00 PST

Motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of children from ages 1 to 14 and approximately 50 percent of these deaths involve children under 5 that were unrestrained. The right child seat and the correct use of that seat is the most important mechanism we have to protect our children in the instance of a car crash. But even for those parents who do buckle up their children, car seat misuse is reported in 80-95% of cases.

Play, Learn, Win

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 22:59:00 PST

Traveling with your kids this season? Make the miles fly by with a brand new edition of America's number-one educational best-seller. Written and vetted by some of the country's top educators, the Brain Quest popular question-and-answer format has made it a classic learning tool for children ages 2 to 14.

Traveling Stress Free With Your Children

Sun, 05 Jun 2005 23:33:00 PST

If you're planning to hit the highways this year, there's a good chance you'll have company. According to the 2004 Travel Report, more than one of every four trips taken the year before included children under 18. According to The Travel Mom, Emily Kaufman, you won't have to spin your wheels to make your next road trip stress free if you follow these tips:

Tips for Keeping Kids Occupied on Road Trips

Thu, 17 Feb 2005 19:46:00 PST

On the road, drivers must deal with constant traffic concerns, including glaring sunlight, blinding rain, traffic jams, street signs and other drivers. But one distraction you might not have thought about is your kids.
According to AAA, more than 1.5 million crashes have involved some kind of driver distraction, and 24 percent of crashes occur because of drivers having to deal with children in the back seat. Here are a few ways to keep the kids occupied the next time you hit the road.